ISPS Handa U.S. Open

ISPS HANDA's support for golf stems from a firm belief in the "power of sport". Sport has a unique ability to create hope, to break down educational and cultural barriers and to inspire people in a way very little else does. Sport brings people together and unites communities around the world.

The 2018 ISPS Handa Arizona Open Blind Golf Tournament will be held in Green Valley Arizona April 5th thru April 8th at the Haven Golf Course. We will be sending out the application and tournament itinerary in early August. We just wanted to give you a heads up so that you can put the dates on your calendar.

Green Valley Arizona in April has many things to offer not the least of which is sunny and warm weather. Our committee is excited to put on another tournament and plans to make this the best one yet. We hope that old and new friends will join us.

Haven Golf Course

Built along the Santa Cruz River, Haven Golf Course offers scenic views of the Santa Rita Mountains. Built in 1967, it is Green Valley’s oldest golf course and the only course in the area where walking is allowed. The landscape is covered with mature pines, palms, and eucalyptus trees

The 2016 ISPS Handa US Open Blind Golf Championship was held at the Haven Golf Course in Green Valley Arizona April 16 and 17. Thirty-six blind and visually impaired golfers, representing five countries took part in the two day thirty-six hole competitive tournament.

According to Dick and Sharon Pomo tournament coordinators the tournament was a rousing success due to the participation of 67 local volunteers and the support from local businesses and civic organizations. The volunteers offered their services in areas ranging from scoring for an assigned golfer coach team, transportation, refreshment cart, guide dog care, banquette preparation and a number of additional areas.

The tournament concluded with an awards dinner at which 133 golfers, coaches and volunteers came together for fellowship and recognition of tournament winners.